Margaret Pessman, 80, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Margaret was born November 4, 1940, in Clinton, IA, to Peter C. and Esther M. (Geerts) Smith. She was educated in the Garden Plain Grade School and was a 1958 […]
Steven J. Shaner, 60, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison. Steven was born on April 13, 1960, in Chicago, IL, the son of Donald and Lorraine (Keller) Shaner. He married Karen Adamec on June 14, 1986, in Downers Grove, IL. Steven […]
The National Weather Service DVN Weather Story warns residents of a New Year’s Day winter storm, beginning in the afternoon of January 1, 2021. Another round of freezing rain and some snow is expected to move through the area and through the evening. A winter storm watch has been issued […]
On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department is saddened to announce four deaths (1) 70s, (2) 80s, and (1) 90s. There are 54 new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 10 (under 20); 7 (20s); 10 (30s); 10 (40s); 10 (50s); 5 (60s); 2 (70s.) We also announce 50 recoveries in […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. Editor’s note: Changes and additions have been added to this article. The Morrison City Council gathered for a Special Session on Monday, December 21, 2020, to finalize details of the proposed Main Street renovation. The Special Session was a reaction to […]
Blackhawk Hills Regional Council (BHRC) announces its 2021 Board of Directors’ Monday meeting schedule. Contact Office Manager Julie Jacobs at 815-625-3854 or julie.jacobs@blackhawkhills.com for more information.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 18, 2020. Arrests: On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at approximately 12:48 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Michael J. Gibart, age 50 of Clinton, IA, for an […]
The essay was submitted by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. Stop and think about it. Would “for-profit” Fire Protection Districts be workable? Probably not. If they were, you would see private equity firms buying up Fire Departments. That’s not happening. A Fire Department has to [exist and] be ready in […]
The City of Morrison, IL, has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, December 29, 2020. No parking is allowed on designated Snow Routes. Calendar Parking restrictions are in effect. Please shovel your sidewalks and remove snow from around fire hydrants. The City of Morrison certainly appreciates […]
Dorothy M. Johnson, 81, of Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL, died December 27, 2020, at Pleasant View. Dorothy was born December 16, 1939, in Fulton, IL, to Peter and Florence (Geerts) VanderVinne. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a […]
On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, a member of the powerful House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement. Her comments are in response to President Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA.) The Bill included a pay raise for troops; protections for Gold Star […]
The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, IA, will hold a virtual Anti-Trafficking Committee meeting, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Contact Lori Freudenberg at 563-242-7611 to get information for the Zoom meeting.
The Sisters of St. Francis Franciscan Peace Center in Clinton, IA, and the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery will co-sponsor Iowa’s Freedom Summit, in recognition of “Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.” A live webinar will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. […]
On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, there was a spontaneous turkey hunt outside Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL! “We had a surprise visit from a Thanksgiving Turkey (Penny VanKampen) and some hunters (Julia VanKampen and Angie Piercy.) This brought a lot of smiles to our staff […]
Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, donated items for Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s residents. Marketing Director Karla Burn stated, “We have been very blessed by your kind and giving hearts. Know that you have caused many smiles!”